my view of the world | by ron mcelfresh
Where do we go when we die? That depends on how much detail you want, what facts are available, and what amount of conjecture you can tolerate. How about this? Everybody wants to go to heaven. Nobody wants to die ... Continue Reading
When it comes to remembering numbers, well, basically, I don’t. I count well so I remember the numbers needed to count. Math skills are acceptable. I just can’t remember the basics. I don’t know my street address or ... Continue Reading
How many people have you hired in your job or lifetime of jobs? For me, hundreds. Hiring can be a complicated and contrived process with numerous steps and various outcomes that range from wonderful to disastrous. My ... Continue Reading
What talents do you have that others acknowledge? Are you gifted with physical attributes? Can you cook better than most? Do you have special abilities that helped your career? I can’t sing. I can’t dance. I’m ... Continue Reading
A homeless woman lives around our neighborhood. She usually smiles when people walk by. One day she sang a lullaby. Hawaii is a paradise for the homeless. Mild weather does not discourage those down on their luck from ... Continue Reading
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend by the name of Common Sense who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red ... Continue Reading
Everyone likes a good argument, right? Just so long as it’s not about money, religion, or politics. Argumentation and debate differs from an argument or a fight or a disagreement. Debate is a process that involves ... Continue Reading
"Honey, how about if we buy some Apple stock? It's a bargain at $13 a share," I said, hoping to catch her attention with something about money. That was a few years ago and Apple's stock price today has never been ... Continue Reading